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MELISSA HOTCHKISS EDWARDS CRNA
NPI 1528179249
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Richmond, VA

Active since August 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
76.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
1250 E MARSHALL ST, ANESTHESIA CRNA, RICHMOND, VA 23298(804) 628-6975(804) 628-6997 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melissa Hotchkiss Edwards Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELISSA HOTCHKISS EDWARDS CRNA (NPI 1528179249) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0024102215) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528179249
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA HOTCHKISS EDWARDSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1250 E MARSHALL ST, ANESTHESIA CRNARichmond, VA 23298-5051
Mailing AddressPo Box 91734Richmond, VA 23291-1734 · (804) 358-6100 · Fax (804) 342-7619
Phone(804) 628-6975
Fax(804) 628-6997
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1528179249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0024102215
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1250 E MARSHALL ST, Richmond, VA 23298
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid008949221VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Hotchkiss Edwards Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597807792
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240806003673

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Edwards reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mcv Associated Physicians
Same address
Anesthesiology
1250 E MARSHALL ST, MAIN 1-214, BOX 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,481 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710959457 (804) 828-8707
Fleming Island Anesthesia LLC
569 mi
Anesthesiology
1670 EAGLE HARBOR PKWY
Orange Park, FL 32003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 876 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487945895 (904) 644-0700
Anesthesiology Professional Services, Inc.
720 mi
Anesthesiology
2333 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 110
Tampa, FL 33603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902856891 (813) 569-6500
Anesthesia Dynamics LLC
754 mi
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,887 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073001012 (888) 851-4642
Cape Coral Anesthesia Services, LLC
799 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2721 DEL PRADO BLVD S, SUITE 100
Cape Coral, FL 33904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033222187 (239) 242-8010
Cape Coral Eye Center, P.A.
800 mi
Optometrist
4120 DEL PRADO BLVD
Cape Coral, FL 33904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Cape Coral Eye Center PA
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427067438 (239) 542-2020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
23 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23298 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.18

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NEVIN YILMAZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-9783
MS. RENEE D SEAMAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, GENERAL MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-3144
DR. AIMEE COLLINS MD
Internal Medicine
1250 E MARSHALL ST, INTERNAL MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-3144
MRS. MARY ELIZABETH O'BOYLE WILLIS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 628-0189
DR. AMY SAMANTHA MAY PAUL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1250 E MARSHALL ST, DEPT. OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/GERIATRIC MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 254-3500
MRS. ERICA STOREY CLINE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1250 E MARSHALL ST, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 828-0996
CYNTHIA CHENAULT AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 628-3646
DR. TAYLOR LATIA ROACH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1250 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298
Richmond City (804) 628-7497

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Edwards is 1528179249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Melissa Edwards located?

Melissa Edwards practices at 1250 E Marshall St Anesthesia Crna, Richmond, VA 23298. The listed phone number is (804) 628-6975.

What is Melissa Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melissa Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Edwards is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Edwards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Edwards reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mcv Associated Physicians (Richmond, VA), Fleming Island Anesthesia LLC (Orange Park, FL), Anesthesiology Professional Services, Inc. (Tampa, FL), Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL), Cape Coral Anesthesia Services, LLC (Cape Coral, FL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Edwards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Edwards accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Melissa Edwards as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Edwards was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.